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- Makucell Unveils Renewnthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120627-makucell_unveils_renewnt/2459779/Makucell, Inc., a pioneering regenerative biotechnology company, recently released the Renewnt (pronounced “Re-new-int”) brand. Renewnt's proprietary ingredient, Asymmtate, is a new approach to cellular aging, optimizing signals in the Wnt (pronounced “
- Data Support Vismodegib for Metastatic, Locally Advanced BCChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120613-data_support_vismodegib_for_metastatic_locally-advanced_bcc/2459783/New data demonstrate the anti-tumor activity of vismodegib (Erivedge, Genentech) 150mg daily in metastatic and locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC). (N Engl J Med; 366:2171-2179) The study found that the independently assessed response rate was 30 percent in patients with metastatic BCC (n=33
- Free Podcasts on Complete UV Protectionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120612-free_podcasts_on_complete_uv_protection/2459785/On the new edition of "Healthy Vision with Dr. Val Jones," dermatologist and author Jeanine Downie, MD, and Stephen Cohen, OD, past president of the Arizona Optometric Association, join Dr. Val to talk about the importance of sun protection. Both doctors share tips on steps adults and children can t
- Merz Appoints New Vice President of Medical Dermatologyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120611-merz_appoints_new_vice_president_of_medical_dermatology/2459786/Merz, Inc. has appointed James P. Hartman as Vice President of Medical Dermatology. In the new role, Hartman will be responsible for the company's Medical and OTC/OTX dermatology business unit, which includes Naftin® (naftifine hydrochloride) and Mede
- EWG Releases 2012 Sunscreen Guide and Apphttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120608-ewg_releases_2012_sunscreen_guide_and_app/2459787/After rating 257 brands and more than 1,800 products, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its sixth annual Guide to Summer Sun. EWG recommends 1 in 4 of more than 800 beach and sport sunscreens, compared to 1 in 5 l
- Suneva to Acquire Worldwide Rights to Refissa(R)https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120604-suneva_to_acquire_worldwide_rights_to_refissar/2459789/Suneva Medical , a privately-held aesthetics company, will acquire worldwide rights to Refissa® and its marketed generic equivalent from Spear Pharmaceuticals. The portfolio contains the only tretinoin creams with
- GlaxoSmithKline Launches Combination Trials for Metastatic Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120604-glaxosmithkline_launches_combinations_trial_for_metastatic_melanoma/2459792/GlaxoSmithKline has begun a Phase III program evaluating the combination of the BRAF inhibitor dabrafenib and the MEK inhibitor trametinib in patients with BRAF mutation-positive metastatic cutaneous melanoma. The COMBI-d (Combination of MEK and B
- Dermatologists Can Spot Early Psoriatic Arthritishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120521-dermatologists_can_spot_early_psoriatic_arthritis/2459795/Clinical dermatologists could help diagnose early psoriatic arthritis (EPsA) through the use of patient questioning and subsequent imaging studies in collaboration with rheumatologists and radiologists, data suggest. (
- Merz Realignment Focuses on Synergieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120518-merz_realignment_focuses_on_synergies/2459796/Merz is realigning and integrating its core businesses in the United States and Canada into one organization, with a single leadership team, the company announced. According to Merz, "the newly aligned structure is designed to stre
- Merz CEO Focused on Advancing the Companyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120515-merz_ceo_focused_on_advancing_the_company/2459801/William “Bill” Humphries, newly appointed CEO of Merz, Inc., has been setting the record straight. For example, addressing a recent injunction that bars the marketing of Xeomin for aesthetic indications, he insists, “the impact of the injunction isn